Dodsworth · Character
Elon Richards
An American acquaintance of the Dodsworths.
minor
Also known as Richards, Elon
First appearance: v
Elon Richards shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hosts Sam at Willow Marsh, shares his own European upbringing and pro-American sentiments, and encourages Sam to embrace the fight of American life.
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- Other
Character groups
- Younger American travelers
- Fran's European circle
- Protagonist
- Sam's American contacts
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